Christmas gifts for toddlers

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Gift ideas for toddlers

Looking for the best gifts for toddlers? Look no further! We've found five perfect Christmas gifts for the toddler on your list. Keep reading for a list of the best gifts for toddlers in our gift guide.

Are you trying to find the best gift for a toddler on your holiday list? Check out these five great toddler gifts that are sure to please!

Leapfrog Tag Junior Book Pal

Have a toddler on your list that is part of a tech family?! The Leapfrog Tag Junior Book Pal is the perfect Christmas gift for a toddler who likes to learn with modern toys -- sort of a toddler version of a Kindle. Mom or dad can download audio for as many as five books before turning the teaching tool over to their little one. Available from Leapfrog for $24.99 (on sale from $34.99).

Chicco 4-in-1 Ride on

Toddlers learning to walk love push toys and older toddlers enjoy ride-one toys. How about an all-in-one? The Chicco 4-in-one Ride on is the perfect gift for toddlers between the ages of 13 months and three years old. It functions as a rocker, a "ride on" that mom pushes, a push-toy for a toddler learning to walk and finally a ride-on toy that the child controls himself. This multifunctional toys is a great gift for a toddler -- one he won't tire of a month after Christmas. Available at Toys R Us for $69.99.

Middleton Doll

Most toddlers love dolls! The Middleton doll is the perfect for toddlers -- not too intricate and no small pieces to swallow! Toys R Us recommends the Middleton doll for toddlers between the ages of 12 months and three years old. One mom who reviewed the Middleton doll on the website noted that the headband was removable -- a great feature for a toddler girl/fashionista in training who likes to change her doll's accessories. Available at Toys R Us for $31.99.

Little People Animal Sounds Farm

Fisher Price Little People toys are a hit with almost every toddler. The Animal Sounds Farm includes a farmer and several farm animals, and is a great choice for both toddler boys and girls. Because the recommended age range is one to five years old, the toddler on your gift list will likely play with it for years to come. Available from Fisher Price for $40.

Melissa and Doug Ice Cream Cone Peg Puzzle

Puzzles are perfect for improving dexterity and building cognitive skills. This three piece wooden peg puzzle is a great gift for toddlers and a wonderful way to introduce them to the world of puzzles in general. The three-piece Ice Cream Cone Peg Puzzle is intentionally simple for a toddler just beginning to learn the art of puzzle assembly. Available from Melissa and Doug for $11.99.